Binder 4: Photographs and Images
Alternative Title
HK-2 Cayos Miskitos
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Creation Date
11-1-1977
Abstract
Photograph of a reef ecosystem near Research Station HK-2 at the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua. The map (https://digital.lib.usf.edu/SFS0070396/00001/1j) in the "Cruise Narrative and Log" section of the Miskito Bank Expedition, Nicaragua binder of the Dr. John Ogden Florida and Caribbean Reef Collection shows the exact location of Research Station HK-2 at the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua. Brown algae (possibly the species Turbinaria turbinata) appears to be growing abundantly on this area of the reef. What appears to be a sea fan (Gorgonia) with purple coloration is seen near the left side of the photograph. This photograph was taken near the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua during the research expedition of Dr. John C. Ogden and his colleagues to Miskito Bank, Nicaragua aboard the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix from October 13, 1977 to November 18, 1977 where their research included studies on seagrasses, fish, sea urchins, and the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).
Keywords
Marine biology--Research, Miskito Coast (Nicaragua and Honduras), Ecological surveys, Coral reefs and islands--Caribbean Sea, Sea fans (Zoology), Marine plants, Algae
Extent
2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with Kodachrome 35mm color photographic film
Physical Collection
Digital Date
2023
Media Type
Color slides
Identifier
O19-00042
Recommended Citation
Ogden, John C., "Reef with abundant brown algae and a sea fan (Gorgonia)" (1977). Binder 4: Photographs and Images. Image 44.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/44
Keywords
Marine biology--Research, Miskito Coast (Nicaragua and Honduras), Ecological surveys, Coral reefs and islands--Caribbean Sea, Sea fans (Zoology), Marine plants, Algae